Guild · Virginia · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Waterfowl In Virginia
4 species in this guild. As a group they are 12× since 1968.
Guild Signals
No notable trend signals for waterfowl in Virginia. See the full index history below.
Forecast
If the recent trend holds, Waterfowl in Virginia is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 2.2 (95% range 1.3–3.1). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±65.2%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+4%Change by 2029
2.2Projected 2029 index
1.3–3.195% range
±65.2%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| 2026 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| 2027 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 3.1 |
| 2028 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 3.1 |
| 2029 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 3.1 |
Member Species In Virginia
| American Black Duck | Anatidae | -21% |
| Mallard | Anatidae | +108% |
| Wood Duck | Anatidae | +199% |
| Canada Goose | Anatidae | 46× |
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.